6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

Hardware & Software used

I used:

Photoshop InDesign PowerPoint Word Prezzi Wideo Windows Movie Maker Camera

Order I used it in:

1. Camera2. PowerPoint3. Word4. Photoshop5. InDesign6. Prezzi7. Wideo8. Windows Movie Maker

PowerPoint

Why did I use it?

The reason I used PowerPoint was because it enabled me to answer the questions I wanted in an eye catching way. I was able to answer a question per age whilst adding other media examples easily onto the page to back up or visually show my point.

How effective was it?

The program covered all that I needed it to, it enabled me to shows allot of information and examples whilst presenting it in different ways to keep the attention of the reader. I also added various forms of media, this was easy to do and the format which it shows is basic but easy to understand.

Weaknesses

Some backgrounds make the text hard to read If too many features are used it can become distracting and hard to understand the

information It is hard to edit the media wants imported into the presentation, other software must be

used and then the media would have to be imported again.

Strengths

Can easily add images and other forms of media Choice of templates for backgrounds Can add animation to make the information more interesting

Photoshop

Why did I use it?

The reason I used PowerPoint was because it enables pictures to be edited and there are many useful tools that can be used to create a magazine. Photoshop also offers many templates including the recognised size for a page in a magazine,

How effective was it?

The program was extremely useful and effective as it enabled me to make my images stand out and seem appropriate to the genre. I could also structure my magazine easily as it let me break up the page into sections and import vital resources off online website such as DaFont.

Weaknesses

Can take a long term to learn skills needed Can cause a picture to have the wrong effect

Strengths

Many options for resizing and editing pictures Easy to re-edit past work Can render image in many different formats

Windows movie maker

Why did I use it?

Because it is easy to use but you can place media, text and audio with effects all in on video with ease.

How effective was it?

The program was good as it enabled me to import audio clips and place them on the timeline. It also

Weaknesses

Some backgrounds make the text hard to read If too many features are used it can become distracting and hard to understand the

information

It is hard to edit the media wants imported into the presentation, other software must be used and then the media would have to be imported again.

Strengths

Can easily add images and other forms of media Choice of templates for backgrounds Can add animation to make the information more interesting